I know this is an older thread, a few months old but I have tried SEVERAL amps with my new Mementos. I ended up with a combo that blows me away everytime I power it up.
Cary AES Six Pacs with upgraded caps
Cary AES DJH signature preamp
Cambridge Audio 840C CDP (beat out my big $$$ Cary 306/200 for $1300)
Tried some solid state (Not good), tried Cary rocket 88R F1 (not enough power), tried a shanling amp but was too polite, tried McIntosh but was too smooth and lacked the detail, and i also tried a few more ranging from 41500 to $6k.
Best I found was the $2700 upgraded six pacs. I bought new. Bought the DJH and am extremely happy. $5k for my pre, amp and CDP and what I get from my Mementos is a huge soundstage, plenty of power (more than I need) and lush amazing mids with as much detail as I can ask for. This is the most musical sounding system I have ever heard, anywhere and sounds better than a $60k setup at one of my dealers shops.
Dont judge quality on price. Cary/AES make some AMAZING amps and pre's. One day I will upgrade to a SLP98 and I used to own one and man, that was heaven!
Cary AES Six Pacs with upgraded caps
Cary AES DJH signature preamp
Cambridge Audio 840C CDP (beat out my big $$$ Cary 306/200 for $1300)
Tried some solid state (Not good), tried Cary rocket 88R F1 (not enough power), tried a shanling amp but was too polite, tried McIntosh but was too smooth and lacked the detail, and i also tried a few more ranging from 41500 to $6k.
Best I found was the $2700 upgraded six pacs. I bought new. Bought the DJH and am extremely happy. $5k for my pre, amp and CDP and what I get from my Mementos is a huge soundstage, plenty of power (more than I need) and lush amazing mids with as much detail as I can ask for. This is the most musical sounding system I have ever heard, anywhere and sounds better than a $60k setup at one of my dealers shops.
Dont judge quality on price. Cary/AES make some AMAZING amps and pre's. One day I will upgrade to a SLP98 and I used to own one and man, that was heaven!